System and method for clean magnetic power generation using permanent magnets and electro magnets

ABSTRACT

In some embodiments, the present invention may include, for example, systems, devices, and methods for power generation using a permanent magnet and/or an electro magnet installed on a twisted band wheel or wheels and/or installed on stationary discs and plates. Due to magnetic field forces for example between the stationary discs and the twisted band, the twisted band may be driven to move (e.g., rotate), rotation of the twisted band is optionally transferred by an axle to a generator.

RELATED APPLICATION/S

This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 USC § 119(e) ofU.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/960,163 filed 13 Jan. 2020,the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in theirentirety.

FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention, in some embodiments thereof, relates to anefficient motor and/or generator and, more particularly, but notexclusively, to a motor based on balanced magnets.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

According to an aspect of some embodiments of the invention, there isprovided a system for power generation including: a first array ofmagnets variable oriented according to a surface of a twisted band; asecond array of magnets having a fixed orientation; wherein interactionbetween the first array of magnets and the second array of magnetsrotates a rotor; wherein power from rotation of the rotor is used togenerate electrical power.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the first array is onthe rotor and the second array is on a stator.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the system the secondarray is circular.

According to some embodiments of the invention, a pair of the statorsare mounted on opposite sides of the rotor.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the rotor includes atwisted band and wherein magnets of the first array are mounted to thetwisted band with an axis between poles of the magnet parallel to asurface of the band which the magnets cross.

According to some embodiments of the invention, magnets of the firstarray are mounted to the twisted band with an axis between poles of themagnet perpendicular to an edge of the surface.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the rotor includes atwisted band and wherein magnets of the first array are mounted to thetwisted band with an axis between poles of the magnet perpendicular to asurface of the band.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the second array is onthe rotor and the first array is on a stator.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the rotor drives agenerator.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the system furtherincludes a shell of a standard battery and wherein the generator ispackaged in the shell and supplies a standard power output as a battery.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the electric power isused to drive an electromagnet of a further stage generator. a thirdarray of magnets variable oriented according to a surface of a secondtwisted band; a fourth array of magnets having a fixed orientation;wherein at least one of the third and fourth array includes theelectromagnet; wherein interaction between the first array of magnetsand the second array of magnets rotates a rotor; wherein power fromrotation of the rotor is used to generate electrical power.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the twisted band is amobius strip.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the twisted band istwisted.

According to an aspect of some embodiments of the invention, there isprovided a method of generating electrical power including: supplying afirst array of magnets having fixed alignment; supplying a second arrayof magnets having progressively changing alignment in accordance to atwisted band; rotating the first array with respect to the second array;and converting power from the rotating to electricity.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the first array is on astator and the second array is on a rotor.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the rotor drives an axlethat drives a generator.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the electricity is usedin place of a battery.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the electricity is usedas an input for a further stage generator.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the electricity is usedfor a municipal power grid.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and/or scientific terms usedherein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinaryskill in the art to which the invention pertains. Although methods andmaterials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used inthe practice or testing of embodiments of the invention, exemplarymethods and/or materials are described below. In case of conflict, thepatent specification, including definitions, will control. In addition,the materials, methods, and examples are illustrative only and are notintended to be necessarily limiting.

Implementation of the method and/or system of embodiments of theinvention can involve performing or completing selected tasks manually,automatically, or a combination thereof. Moreover, according to actualinstrumentation and equipment of embodiments of the method and/or systemof the invention, several selected tasks could be implemented byhardware, by software or by firmware or by a combination thereof usingan operating system.

For example, hardware for performing selected tasks according toembodiments of the invention could be implemented as a chip or acircuit. As software, selected tasks according to embodiments of theinvention could be implemented as a plurality of software instructionsbeing executed by a computer using any suitable operating system. In anexemplary embodiment of the invention, one or more tasks according toexemplary embodiments of method and/or system as described herein areperformed by a data processor, such as a computing platform forexecuting a plurality of instructions. Optionally, the data processorincludes a volatile memory for storing instructions and/or data and/or anon-volatile storage, for example, a magnetic hard-disc and/or removablemedia, for storing instructions and/or data. Optionally, a networkconnection is provided as well. A display and/or a user input devicesuch as a keyboard or mouse are optionally provided as well.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S)

Some embodiments of the invention are herein described, by way ofexample only, with reference to the accompanying drawings. With specificreference now to the drawings in detail, it is stressed that theparticulars shown are by way of example and for purposes of illustrativediscussion of embodiments of the invention. In this regard, thedescription taken with the drawings makes apparent to those skilled inthe art how embodiments of the invention may be practiced.

In the drawings:

FIG. 1A is a schematic illustration of a twisted band configured to bemounted on an axle, in accordance with some demonstrative embodiments ofthe present invention;

FIG. 1B is an alternative schematic illustration of a twisted bandconfigured to be mounted on an axle, in accordance with somedemonstrative embodiments of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a rectangular magnet 210 in accordancewith an embodiment of the current invention;

FIG. 3A is a schematic illustration of a twisted band with severalpermanent magnets installed thereon in dedicated locations andorientations in accordance with an embodiment of the current invention;

FIG. 3B is a schematic illustration of a twisted band with severalpermanent magnets installed thereon in dedicated locations andorientations in accordance with an embodiment of the current invention;

FIG. 3C is a schematic cross section of a twisted band with severalpermanent magnets installed thereon in dedicated locations andorientations in accordance with an embodiment of the current invention;

FIG. 4A is a schematic illustration of a Mobius strip twisted band inaccordance with an embodiment of the current invention;

FIG. 4B is a schematic illustration of an alternative twisted band inaccordance with an embodiment of the current invention;

FIG. 5 is an illustration of a magnetic disc/plate 512 in accordancewith an embodiment of the current invention;

FIG. 6 is an illustration of a magnetic disc/plate 612 in accordancewith an embodiment of the current invention;

FIG. 7 is an exploded view of a disc/plate 612 in accordance with anembodiment of the current invention;

FIG. 8A is a schematic illustration of the driving portion of a magneticgenerator in accordance with an embodiment of the current invention;

FIG. 8B is a schematic illustration of the positioning of magnets in thedriving portion of a magnetic generator in accordance with an embodimentof the current invention;

FIG. 9A is a schematic orthogonal side view of a 5 spinning twisted bandsystem in accordance with an embodiment of the current invention;

FIG. 9B is a schematic orthogonal overhead view of a 5 spinning twistedband system in accordance with an embodiment of the current invention;

FIG. 10 is a block-diagram illustration of a system for generating ACpower in accordance with some demonstrative embodiments of the presentinvention;

FIG. 11 is a block-diagram illustration of a system for generating DCpower in accordance with some demonstrative embodiments of the presentinvention;

FIG. 12 is a schematic block-diagram illustration of generator system,in accordance with some demonstrative embodiments of the presentinvention;

FIG. 13 is a block diagram of a staged system in accordance with anembodiment of the current invention;

FIG. 14 is a schematic block-diagram illustration of small battery 1450system, in accordance with some demonstrative embodiments of the presentinvention;

FIG. 15 is a block diagram of a five-stage system in accordance with anembodiment of the current invention;

FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram of a rotating disc surrounded by twistmounted magnets in accordance with an embodiment of the currentinvention;

FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram of rotating twist mounted magnetssurround by stationary discs in accordance with an embodiment of thecurrent invention;

FIG. 18A is a schematic perspective view of a plate/disc rotorsurrounded by twisted band stators in accordance with an embodiment ofthe current invention;

FIG. 18B is a schematic perspective view of a plate/disc rotorsurrounded by twisted band stators in accordance with an embodiment ofthe current invention; and

FIG. 19 is a schematic orthogonal view of a twisted band surroundedinside and outside by stationary magnets in accordance with anembodiment.

DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION Overview

The present invention, in some embodiments thereof, relates to anefficient motor and/or generator and, more particularly, but notexclusively, to a motor based on balanced magnets.

Millions of people worldwide utilize electric devices and appliances ona daily basis. Some of these devices are powered by an internal batteryor power cell. Other devices receive electric power from an electricoutlet or socket, which in turn receives electric power over aconducting wire from a remote power plant or power station.

As the demand for electric devices increases, and as new types ofelectric devices are introduced and are utilized by individual consumersand business entities alike, there is an increased demand for electricpower. Owners or operators of power plants use various ways to produceelectric power; for example, combustion of liquid fuels (e.g.,petroleum), combustion of solid fuels (e.g., coal), using solar panelsor photovoltaic panels, using wind-based energy production systems, orthe like.

Due to magnetic field forces for example between the stationary discsand the twisted band, the twisted band may be driven to move (e.g.,rotate). rotation of the twisted band is optionally transferred by anaxle to a generator. Note that in some embodiments, rather than actuallytwisted the band of the ring, magnets may be installed into an untwistedring and/or plate at angles that correspond to the angle of acorresponding twisted ring. For the sake of the current disclosure, theterm twisted ring may also apply to any ring or disc where there aremagnets attached around the ring at angles corresponding to an angle oftwist of a twisted ring.

For example, a basic Clean Magnetic Power Generation System forgenerating electricity may include: (a) A stationary disc/plate withseveral permanent magnets \ optionally installed on the disc/plate indedicated locations and/or specific orientations. In some embodiments,the disc/plate may be held stationary (e.g., secured to a systemchassis). Optionally, the disc/plate may include a suitable hole and/ora ball bearing facilitating an axle passing through the disc/plateand/or rotating. In some embodiments, permanent magnets in thedisc/plate push and/or pull by magnetic field forces a rotating twistedband. The twisted band, optionally, contains permanent magnets. (b) Atwisted band optionally includes several permanent magnets. For example,the magnets may be installed in dedicated locations and/or specificorientations. Optionally, the permanent magnets push and pull bymagnetic field forces the twisted band. Due to magnetic field forces thetwisted band moves and/or rotates. (c) The twisted band is optionallyconnected to an axle. For example, rotation of the axle may befacilitated by several ball bearing installed on system chassis or on astationary discs/plates. (d) An optional Gear Box transfers high twistedband speed to the slower wheel speed and increasing torque. The gear boxoutput is optionally connected to generator (e.g., the generator mayproduce AC or DC current according to application). (e) For example, anAC Generator may generate electric AC power. Alternatively oradditionally, a DC Generator may generate DC power. (f) Optionally, thesystem includes a capacitor and/or a super capacitor charging module.The charger module may optionally include a smart charge capacitorcontroller. For example, the controller facilitates input and/or outputcurrent limiting (e.g., for safety and/or protection) and/or automaticcapacitor cells balancing. (g) In some embodiments a capacitor and/orsupercapacitor is used for DC energy storage (e.g., like battery), (h) ADC-to-DC converter may optionally be included. For example, the DC to DCconverter may include an electronic circuit device that converts asource of direct current (DC) from one voltage level to another.Alternatively or additionally, the DC-to-DC converter may include acontroller. For example, the controller may support input or outputcurrent limiting (e.g., safety and protection); (i) The controlleroptionally includes safety and protection circuits, power circuits,internal and external control signals, communication circuits, switchingand/or a processor. For example, the controller may be enabled to turnon and turn off the magnetic power generator system.

In some embodiments, an advanced clean Magnetic Power Generation systemfor generating electricity may include one or all of the followingstages:

A first stage including: (a) A stationary disc/plate may include forexample, several permanent magnets installed on the disc/plate indedicated locations and/or specific orientations. The plate mayoptionally include a suitable hole or ball bearing, for example tofacilitate movement of the axle. The disc/plate permanent magnetsoptionally push and/or pull by magnetic field forces a rotating twistedband. (b) A rotating twisted band may include several permanent magnetsinstalled in dedicated locations and/or specific orientations.Optionally, the permanent magnets push and/or pull by magnetic fieldforces the twisted band. Due to magnetic field forces the twisted bandmay move and/or rotate the axle. (c) The twisted band is optionallyconnected by a mechanical structure to the axle. Free movement of theaxle is optionally facilitated by several ball bearing installed onsystem chassis and/or on a stationary discs/plates. (d) A Gear Box is anoptional device which transfers high speed rotation of the twisted bandto a slower wheel speed and/or increasing torque. The gear box outputmovement is optionally connected to a generator; (e) The generator mayinclude for example a DC Generator generating electric DC power and/oran AC generator generating AC power. (f) The system may include acapacitor/super capacitor charging module which is optionally a smartcharge capacitor including a controller. For example, the controller maysupport input and/or output current limiting (safety and protection)and/or automatic capacitor cell balancing. (g) TheCapacitor/supercapacitor is optionally used for energy storage. (h) Thesystem optionally includes a DC-to-DC converter. For example, the DC toDC converter may include an electronic circuit device that converts asource of direct current (DC) from one voltage level to another. Forexample, it may include a type of electric power converter. The DC-to-DCconverter optionally includes a controller. The controller may support,for example, input or output current limiting (e.g., for safety andprotection). (i) The system may include electronic command and/orcontrol contains safety and/or protection circuits, power circuits,internal and external control signals. The command and/or controllercircuit may optionally enable turning on and/or turning off the magneticpower generator system.

a second stage including for example: (a) an optional stationarydisc/plate with several low electro magnets (e.g., that get the powerfrom a control module—e.g., the first stage). The low electro magnetsare optionally installed on the disc/plate in dedicated locations and/orspecific orientations. The disc/plate may include, for example, asuitable mount and/or passage for an axle. For example, the passage mayinclude a hole with a ball bearing which allows the movement of the axlewith respect to the disc/plate. The disc/plate with several low electromagnets optionally pushes and/or pulls by magnetic field forces atwisted band. (b) The twisted band with several permanent magnetsinstalled in dedicated locations and/or specific orientations isoptionally mounted movably with respect to the disc/plate. For example,the permanent magnets push and pull by magnetic field forces the twistedband. The magnetic field forces optionally cause the twisted band tomove (e.g., rotate). (c) The twisted band is optionally connected bymechanical structure to an axle. Free rotation of the axle is optionallyfacilitated by several ball bearing installed on system chassis and/oron a stationary discs/plates. (d) An optional Gear Box optionallytransfer high twisted band speed to the slower wheel speed and/orincreases torque. The gear box output movement may be connected, forexample, to a generator. (e) For example, the generator may include a DCgenerator, e.g., to generate electric DC power. (f) A capacitor and/orsuper capacitor charging module may be included. The charging moduleoptionally includes a smart charge capacitor controller which supportfor example input or output current limiting (e.g., for safety and/orprotection) and/or automatic capacitors cell balancing. (g) Optionally acapacitor/supercapacitor is used for energy storage. (h) The systemoptionally includes a DC-to-DC converter. For example, the converterincludes an electronic circuit device that converts a source of directcurrent (DC) from one voltage level to another. For example, it mayinclude a type of electric power converter. The DC-to-DC converteroptionally includes a controller which may support for example input oroutput current limiting (for safety and/or protection). In someembodiments, the DC-to-DC converter is controlled by thecommand-and-control controller. The DC-to-DC converter output power ofthe “second stage” may be connected to the disc/plate with severalmedium electro magnets of a “third stage”.

Note: the size of the stationary discs/plates and the size of thetwisted band of the “second stage” is optionally bigger than the size ofthe stationary discs/plates and twisted band of the “first stage”.

A Third stage including for example: (a) a stationary disc/plate withseveral medium electro magnets (e.g., that get the power for examplefrom DC-to-DC converter of the second stage). The several medium electromagnets are optionally installed on the disc/plate in dedicatedlocations and/or specific orientations. The disc/plate optionallyincludes a suitable mount and/or passage for an axle. The disc/platemedium electro magnets optionally push and/or pull (e.g., by magneticfield forces) a twisted band; (b) This stage optionally includes atwisted band with several permanent magnets. For example, the magnetsmay be installed in dedicated locations and/or specific orientations.The permanent magnets optionally push and/or pull (e.g., by magneticfield forces) the twisted band, for example, due to forces between thetwisted band and the plate/disc. Due to the forces, the twisted bandoptionally moves (e.g., rotates with respect to the stationarydisc/plate). (c) The twisted band is optionally connected by mechanicalstructure to axle. Free movement of the axle is optionally facilitatedby several ball bearing installed on system chassis and/or on thediscs/plates; (d) An optional Gear Box is may transfer high twisted bandspeed to the slower wheel speed and increasing torque. The gear boxoutput movement is optionally connected to generator. (e) The generatormay include an optional DC Generator may generate electric DC power. (f)An energy storage unit may include a capacitor/super capacitor chargingmodule and/or a smart charge capacitor controller. (g) ACapacitor/supercapacitor is optionally used for energy storage. (h) Thestage may include a DC-to-DC converter and/or a controller. The DC-to-DCconverter of the “third stage” optionally connects to high electromagnets of the disc/plate of the “fourth stage”.

Note: the size of the stationary discs/plates and the size of thetwisted band of the “third stage” is optionally bigger than the size ofthe stationary discs/plates and twisted band of the “second stage”.

A Fourth stage including: (a) An optional stationary disc/plate withseveral high electro magnets (e.g., receiving power from DC-to-DCconverter of the third stage). Several high electro magnets areoptionally installed on the disc/plate in dedicated locations and/orspecific orientations. Optionally the stationary disc/plate includes asuitable mount and/or passage allowing movement (e.g., rotation) of anaxle. The disc/plate high electro magnets optionally push and/or pulls(e.g., by magnetic field forces) a twisted band; (b) In someembodiments, the twisted band includes several permanent magnetsinstalled in dedicated locations and/or specific orientations. Forexample, the permanent magnets push and pull by magnetic field forcesthe twisted band. Forces may optionally move (e.g., rotate) the twistedband. (c) The twisted band is optionally connected by mechanicalstructure to an axle. Free movement of the axle is optionallyfacilitated by several ball bearing installed on system chassis or on astationary discs/plates. (d) An optional Gear Box transfers high twistedband speed to the slower wheel speed and increasing torque. The gear boxoutput movement is optionally supplied to a generator; (e) For example,the generator may include a DC Generator generating electric DC power;(f) An energy storage module optionally includes a capacitor/supercapacitor and/or a smart charge capacitor controller which supports forexample input or output current limiting (e.g., for safety and/orprotection), automatic capacitors and/or cells balancing. (g) Acapacitor and/or supercapacitor is optionally used for energy storage.(h) Optionally a DC to DC converter includes an electronic circuitdevice that converts a source of direct current (DC) from one voltagelevel to another. Optionally a controller supports for example input oroutput current limiting (safety and protection). In some embodiments,the DC-to-DC converter is controlled by a controller. In someembodiments, the DC-to-DC converter output power of the “fourth stage”in connected to the disc/plate very high electro magnets of the “fifthstage”.

Note: the size of the stationary discs/plates and the size of thetwisted band of the “fourth stage” is optionally bigger than the size ofthe stationary discs/plates and twisted band of the “third stage”.

A Fifth stage optionally includes: (a) An optionally stationarydisc/plate may include several very high electro magnets (e.g., that mayreceive the power from DC-to-DC converter of the fourth stage). Theseveral very high electro magnets are optionally installed on thedisc/plate in dedicated locations and/or specific orientations. Thedisc/plate optionally includes a suitable passage and/or mount for anaxle. The disc/plate optionally pushes and/or pulls (e.g., by magneticfield forces) a twisted band; (b) A twisted band, optionally includesseveral permanent magnets installed in dedicated locations and/orspecific orientations. In some embodiments, the permanent magnets maypush and/or pulled by magnetic field forces and/or cause the twistedband to move. For example, the magnetic field forces may move (e.g.,rotate) the twisted band. (c) The twisted band is optionally connectedby a mechanical structure to the axle. Free movement of the axle isoptionally facilitated by several ball bearing installed on systemchassis or on a stationary discs/plates. (d) Optionally a Gear Boxtransfers high twisted band speed to the slower wheel speed and/orincreasing torque. The gear box output movement is optionally connectedto a generator (e.g., an AC or DC according desired output); (e) Forexample, a DC generator may be included. Optionally, the generatorgenerates electric DC power. Alternatively or additionally an ACgenerator may be included (e.g., to generate electric AC power). (f) Anoptional capacitor/super capacitor charging module may include a smartcharge capacitor controller. For example, the controller may supportinput or output current limiting (e.g., for safety and protection),and/or automatic capacitors cells balancing. (g) Optionally, aCapacitor/supercapacitor is used for energy storage. (h) In someembodiments, the stage includes a DC-to-DC converter. A controller isoptionally included. For example, the controller may convert a source ofdirect current (DC) from one voltage level to another. The DC-to-DCconverter optionally includes a controller which supports, for example,input or output current limiting (safety and protection); the DC-to-DCconverter is optionally controlled by the controller. The DC-to-DCconverter output power of the “fifth stage” may be channeled through aDC to AC converter and/or to DC-to-DC converter (according to desiredoutput). The output power is optionally safety protected for example bythe electronic command and control module of the “first stage”.

Note: the size of the stationary discs/plates and the size of thetwisted band of the “fifth stage” are optionally bigger than the size ofthe stationary discs/plates and twisted band of the “fourth stage”.

In some embodiments, the present invention includes, systems, devices,and methods for power generation using a permanent magnet and electromagnet which are installed on a twisted band wheel or wheels and/orinstalled on discs and plates. Due to magnetic field forces the twistedband moves (e.g., rotates) with respect to the discs, energy fromrotation of the twisted band movement be transferred by an axle to agenerator. Alternatively or additionally, the twisted band remainsstationary while the plate/disc may rotate and/or rotate an axle.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a power generatingenergy based on magnet resources and/or is capable of increasing energyproduction by using an electromagnet.

In some embodiments, the magnetic power generation system of the presentinvention does not pollute the environment and/or creates zeropollution.

The Applicants have realized that with the rapid consumption ofnon-renewable resources of oil and natural gas, development andutilization of new energy sources, particularly renewable energy, may bebeneficial and advantageous.

The Applicants have realized that as a result, conventional power plantsare not widely spread and their remote or rural or non-urban locationsfurther require expensive or costly infrastructure for power deliveryand/or power distribution towards populated areas or urban areas.

Some embodiments, of the present invention solves, mitigate, avoidand/or eliminate the problems discussed above, Applicants have realizedthat coal, natural gas, and petroleum continue to be leading sources ofenergy production in the United States as well as in other countries(e.g., at the time of writing natural gas is appears to be approximately30%, petroleum is around 36%, coal is around 16%); and that it isimportant or even essential to explore alternative and/or clean energysources to meet society's growing energy needs. Embodiments, of theunique magnetic power generator system of the present invention, whichmay be implemented be located anywhere at consumer's sites and supplyelectricity to consumers without the high costs associated with thecurrent modes of energy production (power distribution due to fardistance between the power plant to consumers at cities).

In some embodiments, the present invention may provide other and/oradditional benefits or advantages.

Exemplary Embodiments

Before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, itis to be understood that the invention is not necessarily limited in itsapplication to the details of construction and the arrangement of thecomponents and/or methods set forth in the following description and/orillustrated in the drawings and/or the Examples. The invention iscapable of other embodiments or of being practiced or carried out invarious ways.

FIG. 1A is a schematic illustration of a twisted band configured to bemounted on an axle, in accordance with some demonstrative embodiments ofthe present invention. In some embodiments a twisted band 101 has a 2πtwist (e.g., a twisted band can be formed by taking an elongated shapefor example a rectangular box and/or a cuboid and twisting it and thenbending it around and connecting the opposite ends together to form aband, for example a twisted band with a 1π twist is a mobius strip). Insome embodiments, the band may be twisted 1π or 2π or 3π or 4π or 5π or6π or 7π or 8π.

Optionally the band includes mounts 102 for magnets. For example,Mounts102 include fitted indentations (e.g., rectangular hollow fittinga rectangular magnet e.g., as illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3). The mountsare optionally arranged along a twisted surface 106 a and/or each bandoriented at a different angle and/or perpendicular to local angle of thetwisted surface 106 a. Optionally, the mount opens to a through hole 104opening to an opposite surface 106 b (second twisted surface whichcloser to second magnetic plate/disc). For example, through holes 104may open between a back surface of the band and a magnet mount 102.Optionally, through holes of 104 may facilitate removing the magnet frommount 102.

In some embodiments, the twisted band 101 is configured for rotatingand/or rotation around an axle. For example, the band 101 may beattached to an axle mount 108. Optionally, axle mount 108 is rigidlyattached the band 101 by spokes 109.

FIG. 1B is an alternative schematic illustration of a twisted band 101′configured to be mounted on an axle, in accordance with somedemonstrative embodiments of the present invention. For example, themagnet mounts 102 of band 101′ are mounted a on opposite sides 106 a′and 106 b′ of the band. For example, the band 101 may be attached to anaxle mount 108′. Optionally, axle mount 108′ is rigidly attached theband 101′ by spokes 109.

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a rectangular magnet 210 in accordancewith an embodiment of the current invention. For example, the magnet mayinclude a North pole 211 a and/or a South pole 211 b.

FIG. 3A is a schematic illustration of a twisted band 301 with severalpermanent magnets 210 (e.g., rectangular bar magnets 210 magnetizedthrough the diameter alternatively or additionally, the magnets may bemagnetized through the length and/or may have a different shape)installed thereon in dedicated locations and orientations in accordancewith an embodiment of the current invention. For example, magnets 210are installed with an axis joining the poles of the magnets parallel tothe twisted face 106 a of the twisted band 301 and/or perpendicular tothe nearest edge of that surface (thus the orientation of the magnetschanges progressively in accordance with the angle of the surface and/orwith the angle of the edge of the twisted band. Alternatively oradditionally, an axis joining the poles of the magnets may beperpendicular to the twisted face 106 a of the twisted band 101 and/orparallel to the nearest edge of that surface.

FIG. 3B is a schematic illustration of a twisted band 101 with severalpermanent magnets (e.g., rectangular magnets 210) installed thereon indedicated locations and orientations in accordance with an embodiment ofthe current invention. In the drawing the North pole 211 a of themagnets is colored black and the South pole 211 b white.

FIG. 3C is a schematic illustration of cross section of twisted band 101across plane A-A with several permanent magnets (e.g., rectangularmagnets 210) installed thereon in dedicated locations and orientationsin accordance with an embodiment of the current invention. In thedrawing the North pole 211 a of the magnets is colored black and theSouth pole 211 b white.

FIG. 4A is a schematic illustration of a Mobius strip twisted band 401in accordance with an embodiment of the current invention. In someembodiments a twisted band 401 has a π twist (e.g., is a mobius strip).Optionally the band includes mounts 402 for magnets. For example, mounts402 include fitted indentations (e.g., rectangular hollow fitting arectangular magnet e.g., as illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3). The mountsare optionally arranged along a twisted surface 406 and/or each bandoriented at a different angle and/or perpendicular to local angle of thetwisted surface 406. Optionally, the mount opens to a through hole 404opening to an opposite surface 406 (note on a mobius strip the face 406and opposing surfaces 406 are in fact on long connected surface). Forexample, through holes 404 may open between a back surface of the bandand a magnet mount 402. Optionally, through holes of 404 may facilitateremoving the magnet from mount 402. Optionally a twisted band may haveany angle twist for example π, 2π, 3π, 4π, 5π, 6π 7π and/or 8π twisted.Alternatively or additionally, the magnets in the band may orientedaccording to a twisting pattern similar to a twisted band although theband itself may not be twisted.

FIG. 4B is a schematic illustration of an alternative twisted band 401′in accordance with an embodiment of the current invention. Optionally,magnet mounts 402 are positioned on band 406′ on four different sides406′, 406″, 406′″ and 406″″. In some embodiments, of magnet mounts 402are mounted in groups along the band 401′ on perpendicular faces. Forexample, one group of mounts 402 may be mounted on part of face 406′ andin a further group of mounts 402 may be positioned in continuation on aperpendicular face 406″.

FIG. 5 is an illustration of a magnetic disc/plate 512 in accordancewith an embodiment of the current invention. In some embodiments, aseries of magnets 510 are arranged around the disc/plate 512.Optionally, the magnets may be arranged in the same polar orientation(for example with the north poles all on one face of the plate/disc andthe South poles on the opposites face).

FIG. 6 is an illustration of a magnetic disc/plate 612 in accordancewith an embodiment of the current invention. Optionally, magnets 210 maybe arranged circularly around in a circular pattern around the plate.For example, the magnets may be permanent magnets 210 arranged withopposite polls on opposite sides of the disc/plate. Alternatively oradditionally, the magnets may include electromagnets whose orientationand/or magnetic field strength may be changed by changing an appliedcurrent. For example, the electromagnets may be used as a motor to drivemovement and/or start movement of a rotating band.

FIG. 7 is an exploded view illustration of a disc/plate for mountingmagnets in accordance with an embodiment of the current invention. Forexample, permanent magnets 210 (and/or electromagnets) are fixed in acircular array of mounts 602 between two discs 621 a, 621 b. Optionally,the permanent magnets are all oriented with the same orientation of thepoles 211 a, 211 b.

FIG. 8A is a schematic illustration of the driving portion of a magneticgenerator in accordance with an embodiment of the current invention. Insome, mounts 402 for magnets may be arranged in a progressively changingorientation according to the face of a twisted band (e.g., 401, 101 forexample a mobius strip) on a rotor. For example, mounts 402 are placedperpendicular to the face twisted band 401. Optionally the rotor ismounted on an axle 816. In some embodiments, the rotor is positionedbetween stationary arrays of magnets (for example discs/plates 612 mayhave magnets positioned in mounts 602). Optionally, the stationarymagnets are all oriented in the same direction and/or arranged in acircular array. The magnets may include permanent magnets and/orelectromagnets. The magnetic fields between the stationary magnets andthe magnets mounted on the rotor optionally cause the rotor to rotateand/or rotate the axle 816. Power from the rotating rotor may be used todrive a generator and/or produce electricity. Alternatively oradditionally, the stationary magnets may be arranged in progressivelychanging orientation and/or the magnets of the rotor may have a singleorientation.

In some embodiments, the stationary magnets may be mounted on adisc/plate 612 include a mount for magnets 210. For example, two plates621 a, 621 b may include indentations and/or holes into which fit themagnets 210. Optionally, the magnets 210 are held between the two plates621 a, 621 b. The plates are optionally held together by nuts 622 a andbolts 622 b. Optionally, the disc/plate 612 includes a mount 613configured for attachment to a chassis (e.g., as illustrated in FIG. 8).In some embodiments, the permanent magnets 210 are dipoles and/or all ofthe dipoles are oriented in the same direction. For example, the axisbetween the poles 211 a, 211 b may be perpendicular to the face of thedisc and/or parallel to the axis of the circular pattern of the magnetmounts 602.

In some embodiments, stationary plates 612 are rigidly mounted to achassis 814. Optionally, band 401 is rigidly mounted on an axle 816. Forexample, axle 816 and/or band 401 are supported and/or rotate freelywith respect to the chassis 814 and/or discs/plates 612. Axle 816 isoptionally connected to a generator such that rotation of axle 816generates electricity. Alternatively or additionally, twisted band 401may be mounted rigidly to the chassis and/or discs/plates 612 may berotate and/or rotate and axle 816. For example, the stationary magnetsmay be stationary with respect to a chassis 814 and/or the rotor mayrotate with respect to the chassis and/or the axle 816 may rotate withrespect to the chassis 814. Optionally, the axis between poles of thepermanent magnets is parallel to the axle 816 of the rotating band 401.Optionally, the mounts 602 for magnets on plate/disc 612 are arranged ina circular array and/or around axle 602. For example, the mounts may bearrayed on a surface perpendicular to axle 816.

In some embodiments, magnetic forces between the magnets on band 401 anddiscs/plates 612 may cause band 401 to rotate with respect todiscs/plates 612. Optionally, stationary discs/plates 612 are suppliedwith several electro magnets installed on the disc/plate 612 in mounts602 in dedicated locations and orientations. The twisted band 401optionally includes mounts 402 for several permanent magnets 210 to beinstalled in dedicated locations and orientations.

Alternatively or additionally, stationary discs/plates 612 are suppliedwith several permanent magnets installed on the disc/plate in mounts 602in dedicated locations and orientations.

FIG. 8B is a schematic illustration of the positioning of magnets in thedriving portion of a magnetic generator in accordance with an embodimentof the current invention.

FIGS. 9A and 9B are schematic orthogonal side and overhead viewsrespectfully of a 5 spinning twisted band system in accordance with anembodiment of the current invention. In some embodiments, a plurality ofrotators (e.g., twisted bands 401) may been be driven to rotate by aseries of static magnetic plate/discs 612. For example, the rotors maydrive an axle 916 to rotate with respect to the stators and/or a chassis914.

FIG. 10 is a block-diagram illustration of a system for generating ACpower in accordance with some demonstrative embodiments of the presentinvention. For example, a driver may include a twisted band 1001 ofmagnets (e.g., as illustrated herein above band 101, 401) and/or a plate1012 or plates of magnets (e.g., as illustrated herein above plate 612).Optionally, band 1001 may be a rotor and/or plate 1012 may be a stator.Alternatively or additionally, band 1001 may be stator and/or plate 1012may be rotor. Alternatively or additionally, the twisted band 1001 mightbe stator and/or plate 1012 may be rotor for example as illustrated inFIGS. 16, 18A, 18B.

Optionally the rotor drives a gear box 1030 which in turn drives an ACgenerator 1032. Power from the generator is adjusted, for example, by apower shaper 1034 (for example including a transformer and/or a pulsewidth modulator PWM circuit and/or switches and/or breakers and/or fusesetc.). Optionally the system controlled by a controller 1036. Forexample, controller 1036 may control rotation of the rotor and/or actionof the generator 1032 and/or shaper 1034 to achieve a desired outputpower 1040 and/or form. For example, a system such as the oneillustrated in FIG. 10 may be used in a utility power station and/or aportable generator and/or a home generator and/or a vehicle (e.g., a carand/or a truck and/or a ship etc.).

FIG. 11 is a block-diagram illustration of a system for generating DCpower in accordance with some demonstrative embodiments of the presentinvention. For example, a driver may include a twisted band 1001 ofmagnets (e.g., as illustrated herein above band 101, 401) and/or a plate1012 of magnets (e.g., as illustrated herein above plate 612).Optionally, band 1001 may be a rotor and/or plate 1012 may be a stator.Alternatively or additionally, band 1001 may be stator and/or plate 1012may be rotor. Optionally the rotor drives a gear box 1030 which in turndrives an DC generator 1132. Power from the generator is adjusted, forexample, by a power shaper 1134 (for example including a DC-DC converter1138 and/or a pulse width modulator PWM circuit and/or a rectifierand/or switches and/or breakers and/or fuses etc.). In some embodimentsthe system includes energy storage 1133 (for example a battery and/or acapacitor and/or a super capacitor). For example, the energy storage mayfacilitate delivering controlled power under shifting supply and/or loadand/or when the system is exposed to perturbations (e.g., vibration).Optionally the system controlled by a controller 1036. For example,controller 1036 may control rotation of the rotor and/or action of thegenerator 1132 and/or shaper 1134 to achieve a desired output power 1140and/or form. For example, the system described in FIG. 11 may be used,for example, to power a battery and/or a computer and/or a data centerand/or a vehicle (e.g., a car and/or a truck and/or a ship etc.).

FIG. 12 is a schematic block-diagram illustration of generator system,in accordance with some demonstrative embodiments of the presentinvention. In some embodiments, a motor 1232 may drive a rotor toproduce electrical power. For example, the rotor may include a twistedband 1001 of magnets (e.g., as illustrated herein above band 101, 401)which induces power in a stator (e.g., a plate/disc 1012 of magnetse.g., as illustrated plate/disc 612). Optionally, the power is harvestedand sent to a shaper 1234 (for example including a transformer and/or aDC-DC converter 1138 and/or a pulse width modulator PWM circuit and/or arectifier and/or switches and/or breakers and/or fuses etc.) to output adesired power 1240 and/or form. For example, controller 1036 may controlrotation of the rotor and/or action of the shaper 1234 to achieve adesired output power and/or form. For example, the system described inFIG. 12 may be used, for example, to power a battery and/or a computerand/or a data center and/or a vehicle (e.g., a car and/or a truck and/ora ship and/or an urban power station and/or a portable generator etc.).

FIG. 13 is a block diagram of a staged system in accordance with anembodiment of the current invention. Optionally, a system may includemultiple stages. For example, there may be a first stage (for exampleincluding a generator similar to the system of FIG. 11 alternatively oradditionally similar to the systems of FIG. 10 or FIG. 12). For example,the stator 1312 and/or rotor 1001 of the first stage may use permanent.Output of the first stage generator may be shaped by a shaper 1334and/or used to supply power to electromagnets (for example of stator1312′) of a second stage generator. The second stage is optionallyoperating at much higher power than the first stage. For example, thesecond stage may have larger and/or more advanced stator 1312′ and/orrotor 1301 and/or gear box 1330 and/or generator 1332 and/or storage1334 and/or power shaper 1334′. Optionally, various stages of the systemmay be controlled by a central controller 1036 to achieve a desiredoutput 1240. In some embodiments a multistage system may have more thantwo stages (for example above there is described a 5-stage system).

FIG. 14 is a schematic block-diagram illustration of small battery 1450system, in accordance with some demonstrative embodiments of the presentinvention. For example, a miniaturized driving system (e.g., a miniatureversion of system of FIG. 4) based on a twisted band of magnets and/or adisc/plate of magnets drives a generator 1432 to produce electric power.For example, the entire system may be designed to fit in a standardbattery (e.g., D-cell, C-cell, A-cell, AA-cell and/or AAA-cell).Optionally, the generator 1432 may include energy storage, for example asuper capacitor. For example, replacement batteries 1450 may save theenvironment of chemicals used to make batteries and/or their disposaland/or the energy needed to charge such batteries.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram of a five-stage system in accordance with anembodiment of the current invention. In some embodiments, a first stageincludes one or more stationary plates 1512 a with permanent magnetsand/or one or more rotating twisted bands 1501 a (for example, one ormore twisted bands 1501 a may be surrounded by a pair of stationarydiscs 1512 a (for example as illustrated in FIGS. 8 to 9B)). Othergeometries are possible (for example as illustrated in FIGS. 18A, 18B).Optionally, the rotating disc(s) 1512 a drive an axle 1516 a whichoptionally powers a generator 1532 a, for example, output power from afirst stage 1571 a may power a second stage 1571 b (for example,electromagnets on a stationary plate 1512 b)

In some embodiments, power from the any stage 1571 a, 1571 b, 1571 c,1571 d, 1571 e, may be stored in a storage module 1533 (e.g., a batteryand/or a capacitor and/or a super capacitor) and/or set to an output1563 (for example, power grid and/or a machine that needs power) and/orto a controller 1536. Optionally, controller 1536 controls the system,for example the rate of rotation of each stage 1571 a, 1571 b, 1571 c,1571 d, 1571 e and/or power input of each stage 1571 a, 1571 b, 1571 c,1571 d, 1571 e and/or the form (AC/DC voltage, frequency, current) ofoutput of each stage 1571 a, 1571 b, 1571 c, 1571 d, 1571 e. Thecontroller 1536 optionally includes a user interface 1537. For example,a human operator may control the system using the user interface 1537.

In some embodiments, a second stage 1571 b. includes one or morestationary plates 1512 b with electro magnets (for example powered bythe first stage 1571 a) and/or one or more rotating twisted bands 1501 b(for example, one or more twisted bands 1501 b may be surrounded by apair of stationary discs 1512 b (for example as illustrated in FIGS. 8to 9B)). Other geometries are possible (for example as illustrated inFIGS. 18A, 18B). Optionally, the rotating disc(s) 1512 b drive an axle1516 b which optionally powers a generator 1532 b, for example, outputpower from a second stage 1571 b may power a third stage 1571 c (forexample, electromagnets on a stationary plate 1512 c)

In some embodiments, a third stage 1571 c. includes one or morestationary plates 1512 c with electro magnets (for example powered bythe second stage 1571 b) and/or one or more rotating twisted bands 1501c (for example, one or more twisted bands 1501 c may be surrounded by apair of stationary discs 1512 c (for example as illustrated in FIGS. 8to 9B)). Other geometries are possible (for example as illustrated inFIGS. 18A, 18B). Optionally, the rotating disc(s) 1512 c drive an axle1516 c which optionally powers a generator 1532 c, for example, outputpower from a third stage 1571 c may power a fourth stage 1571 d (forexample, electromagnets on a stationary plate 1512 d)

In some embodiments, a fourth stage 1571 d. includes one or morestationary plates 1512 d with electro magnets (for example powered bythe third stage 1571 c) and/or one or more rotating twisted bands 1501 d(for example, one or more twisted bands 1501 d may be surrounded by apair of stationary discs 1512 d (for example as illustrated in FIGS. 8to 9B)). Other geometries are possible (for example as illustrated inFIGS. 18A, 18B). Optionally, the rotating disc(s) 1512 d drive an axle1516 d which optionally powers a generator 1532 d, for example, outputpower from a fourth stage 1571 d may power a fifth stage 1571 e (forexample, electromagnets on a stationary plate 1512 e)

In some embodiments, a fifth stage 1571 e. includes one or morestationary plates 1512 e with electro magnets (for example powered bythe fourth stage 1571 d) and/or one or more rotating twisted bands 1501e (for example, one or more twisted bands 1501 e may be surrounded by apair of stationary discs 1512 e (for example as illustrated in FIGS. 8to 9B)). Other geometries are possible (for example as illustrated inFIGS. 18A, 18B). Optionally, the rotating disc(s) 1512 e drive an axle1516 e which optionally powers a generator 1532 e, for example, outputpower from a fourth stage 1571 e may output 1563 power. Optionally ineach subsequent stage 1571 a, 1571 b, 1571 c, 1571 d, 1571 e the powerbecomes greater and/or higher duty parts are used. In some embodiments,the eventually output power 1563 may be very great indeed.

FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram of a rotating disc 1601 surrounded bytwist mounted magnets 1611 in accordance with an embodiment of thecurrent invention. For example, a rotor may include a disc/plate 1612with magnets 1611. Optionally the magnets of the rotor interact with themagnets 1611 of a stator (for example a twisted band 1601) to rotate therotor and/or drive a generator.

FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram of a rotating twisted band 1701surrounded by plate/disc 1712 mounted magnets 1611 in accordance with anembodiment of the current invention. For example, a rotor may include atwisted band 1701 with magnets 1611. Optionally the magnets of the rotorinteract with the magnets 1611 of a stator (for example a stationaryplate/disc 1712) to rotate the rotor and/or drive a generator.

FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram of rotating twist mounted magnets 1611surround by stationary discs 1712 in accordance with an embodiment ofthe current invention.

FIG. 18B is a schematic perspective view of a plate/disc 1812 rotorsurrounded by twisted band stators 1801 in accordance with an embodimentof the current invention. Optionally the stators are supported by bases1813. In some embodiments, the rotor includes an axle mount 1808 and/orspokes 1809. Optionally, the axle mount 1808 holds an axle 1816 which isrotated by the rotor, for example, to drive a generator.

FIG. 19 is a schematic orthogonal view of a twisted band 1901 surroundedinside and outside by stationary magnets in accordance with anembodiment. In some embodiments, a ring of magnets (e.g. a twisted band1901 with magnets 210 arranged along a face 1906 thereof. For example,the band 1901 may rotate and interact magnetically with an innerarrangement (e.g., on a plate 1912 b and/or disk) of stationary magnets210 and/or an outer arrangement (e.g., on a plate 1912 a and/or disk) ofstationary magnets 210. Alternatively or additionally, a band mayinteract with magnet in any and/or all sides (for example on one or bothside e.g., as illustrated in FIGS. 8A and 8B and/or inside and/oroutside the band (e.g., as illustrated in FIG. 19).

It is expected that during the life of a patent maturing from thisapplication many relevant energy storage, generating and shapingtechnologies will be developed and the scope of the terms is intended toinclude all such new technologies a priori.

As used herein the term “about” refers to ±10%

The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “includes”, “including”, “having”and their conjugates mean “including but not limited to”.

The term “consisting of” means “including and limited to”.

The term “consisting essentially of” means that the composition, methodor structure may include additional ingredients, steps and/or parts, butonly if the additional ingredients, steps and/or parts do not materiallyalter the basic and novel characteristics of the claimed composition,method or structure.

As used herein, the singular form “a”, “an” and “the” include pluralreferences unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. For example,the term “a compound” or “at least one compound” may include a pluralityof compounds, including mixtures thereof.

Throughout this application, various embodiments of this invention maybe presented in a range format. It should be understood that thedescription in range format is merely for convenience and brevity andshould not be construed as an inflexible limitation on the scope of theinvention. Accordingly, the description of a range should be consideredto have specifically disclosed all the possible subranges as well asindividual numerical values within that range. For example, descriptionof a range such as from 1 to 6 should be considered to have specificallydisclosed subranges such as from 1 to 3, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 5, from2 to 4, from 2 to 6, from 3 to 6 etc., as well as individual numberswithin that range, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. This appliesregardless of the breadth of the range.

Whenever a numerical range is indicated herein, it is meant to includeany cited numeral (fractional or integral) within the indicated range.The phrases “ranging/ranges between” a first indicate number and asecond indicate number and “ranging/ranges from” a first indicate number“to” a second indicate number are used herein interchangeably and aremeant to include the first and second indicated numbers and all thefractional and integral numerals therebetween. When multiple ranges arelisted for a single variable, a combination of the ranges is alsoincluded (for example the ranges from 1 to 2 and/or from 2 to 4 alsoincludes the combined range from 1 to 4).

It is appreciated that certain features of the invention, which are, forclarity, described in the context of separate embodiments, may also beprovided in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, variousfeatures of the invention, which are, for brevity, described in thecontext of a single embodiment, may also be provided separately or inany suitable subcombination or as suitable in any other describedembodiment of the invention. Certain features described in the contextof various embodiments are not to be considered essential features ofthose embodiments, unless the embodiment is inoperative without thoseelements.

Although the invention has been described in conjunction with specificembodiments thereof, it is evident that many alternatives, modificationsand variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art.Accordingly, it is intended to embrace all such alternatives,modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and broad scopeof the appended claims.

All publications, patents and patent applications mentioned in thisspecification are herein incorporated in their entirety by referenceinto the specification, to the same extent as if each individualpublication, patent or patent application was specifically andindividually indicated to be incorporated herein by reference. Inaddition, citation or identification of any reference in thisapplication shall not be construed as an admission that such referenceis available as prior art to the present invention. To the extent thatsection headings are used, they should not be construed as necessarilylimiting.

What is claimed is:
 1. A system for power generation comprising: a firstarray of magnets variable oriented according to a surface of a twistedband; a second array of magnets having a fixed orientation; whereininteraction between the first array of magnets and the second array ofmagnets rotates a rotor; wherein power from rotation of the rotor isused to generate electrical power.
 2. The system of claim 1, whereinsaid first array is on said rotor and said second array is on a stator.3. The system of claim 2, said second array is circular.
 4. The systemof claim 2, wherein a pair of said stators are mounted on opposite sidesof said rotor.
 5. The system of claim 1, wherein said rotor includes atwisted band and wherein magnets of said first array are mounted to saidtwisted band with an axis between poles of the magnet parallel to asurface of the band which the magnets cross.
 6. The system of claim 5,wherein magnets of said first array are mounted to said twisted bandwith an axis between poles of the magnet perpendicular to an edge ofsaid surface.
 7. The system of claim 1, wherein said rotor includes atwisted band and wherein magnets of said first array are mounted to saidtwisted band with an axis between poles of the magnet perpendicular to asurface of the band.
 8. The system of claim 1, wherein said second arrayis on said rotor and said first array is on a stator.
 9. The system ofclaim 1, wherein said rotor drives a generator.
 10. The system of claim1, further comprising a shell of a standard battery and wherein thegenerator is packaged in said shell and supplies a standard power outputas a battery.
 11. The system of claim 1, wherein said electric power isused to drive an electromagnet of a further stage generator. a thirdarray of magnets variable oriented according to a surface of a secondtwisted band; a fourth array of magnets having a fixed orientation;wherein at least one of said third and fourth array includes saidelectromagnet; wherein interaction between the first array of magnetsand the second array of magnets rotates a rotor; wherein power fromrotation of the rotor is used to generate electrical power.
 12. Thesystem of claim 1, wherein said twisted band is a mobius strip.
 13. Thesystem of claim 1, wherein said twisted band is twisted.
 14. A method ofgenerating electrical power comprising: supplying a first array ofmagnets having fixed alignment; supplying a second array of magnetshaving progressively changing alignment in accordance to a twisted band;rotating said first array with respect to said second array; andconverting power from said rotating to electricity.
 15. The method ofclaim 14, wherein said first array is on a stator and said second arrayis on a rotor.
 16. The method of claim 15, wherein said rotor drives anaxle that drives a generator.
 17. The method of claim 14, wherein saidelectricity is used in place of a battery.
 18. The method of claim 14,wherein the electricity is used as an input for a further stagegenerator.
 19. The method of claim 14, wherein the electricity is usedfor a municipal power grid.